Cathedral

Animated, Documentary

The film uses live-action film and animation to illustrate the planning, building, and cultural importance of the Gothic cathedral in medieval France. The film provides contemporary views of such cathedrals as Chartres ...more

The film uses live-action film and animation to illustrate the planning, building, and cultural importance of the Gothic cathedral in medieval France. The film provides contemporary views of such cathedrals as Chartres, Amiens, Notre-Dame de Paris, and Saint-Denis, and the animated portions trace the design and construction of Notre-Dame de Beaulieu, an imaginary cathedral containing elements of all those named above.